JS (Joerg Sommermeyer) started at the tender age of ten with a dust-ridden … Read Full Bio ↴JS (Joerg Sommermeyer) started at the tender age of ten with a dust-ridden 'beater' Harmony six-string acoustic dreadnought passed down from his father. While growing up in South Germany he first cut his teeth every evening around sundown while playing for his family. Later, he played in a band, hit the local scene and studied classical guitar with Victor von Hasselmann and Anton Stingl.

Eclecticist in the positive sense, in broadest terms between Classical Music, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock, transforming himself into the entire variation of styles, with elements of Jazz, without fear of venturing into Pop, for the past five years, JS (Joerg Sommermeyer) has been performing with his group The Black Djemba.

The band has enjoyed playing to their ever-increasing following in the Southern Germany Area and has gotten favourable reviews. Their material seems to be ever changing and hard to pin down categorically. What always remains the same is the unique and wide-ranging musical personality of JS (Joerg Sommermeyer).

Besides Joerg Sommermeyer is the author of the antinovel “ANTON UNBEKANNT",
"Pat[(h) o/a] physischer Antiroman, Tragigroteskenfragment”, published in December 2008.

Saint James Infirmary
JS (Joerg Sommermeyer) Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Saint James Infirmary' by these artists:

Bluff City Backsliders It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner…
Hugh Laurie I went down to St James Infirmary Saw my baby there She…
Jack Teagarden It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner…
Louis Armstrong I hate to see de ev'nin' sun go down Hate to…
Mark and the Pentones I went down to St. James Infirmary I heard my baby…
Moriarty It was down in Old Joe's barroom, On the corner by…
Page Hot Lips It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner…
Snooks Eaglin I went down to St. James Infirmary To see my baby…
The Blues Preachers Saint James Infirmary It was down in old Joe's barroom On a…

The Marsalis Family It was down by old Joe's barroom, on the corner…
Van Morrison I went down to Saint James Infirmary For to see, for…
Werner "Wieni" Keller with The Great American Blues & Jazz Band Oh, one, two, one, two, three, four Oh, I've got a…

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@andreamedina1564

6y↑904

I went down to St. James Infirmary
Saw my baby there
She was stretched out on a long white table
So cold, so sweet, so fair

Let her go, let her go!
God bless her wherever she may be
She can look this wide world over
But she'll never find a sweet man like me
(*Laughter* braggin')

When I die bury me in straight lace shoes
I want a box-back coat and a Stetson hat
(John B., that is)
Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain
So the boys will know that I died standin' pat

@jeffersonsteelflex1391

9y↑195

I went down to St.James Infirmary
Saw my baby there
She was stretched out on a long, white table
So cold, so sweet, so fair

Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be
She can look this wide world over
But she'll never find a sweet man like me

When I die bury me in shoes,
I want a Boxback coat and a Stetson hat
Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain
So the boys will know that I died standin' pat

All comments from YouTube:

@ignaciocanepa2436

3y↑2.4K

Just a cooler way of being sad

@OrangeJuiceDripping

3y↑34

Under rated comment

@nyontozel

3y↑16

Wayyyyy Cooolllerrr broda!

@lilhomiecasey9906

3y↑9

So real

@notjoshmerkle

3y↑19

Well mate if we’re gonna be sad it might as well be cool too yea?

@purpleblah2

3y↑18

I have depression and I'm never this cool

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@jeffgoldenberg4009

5y↑1.6K

One of the thrills of my life was seeing him in 1961 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ with my father, a huge fan. I was 10 and a novice on the trumpet. We went backstage and hung with him for a while; i sat on his knee as they chatted, and he led me back to the end of the room where his trumpet sat in its case. I tooted a few notes and her roared in approval, a huge smile across his face. I still have the program he signed.

@flxcreative.

4y↑54

incredible story

@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588

4y↑21

Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is

@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588

4y↑9

Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is

@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588

4y↑6

Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is

@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588

4y↑6

Jeff Goldenberg what a memory that is

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@jigsawzoubir

7y↑2.1K

Louie is the only guy that can make you smile in the middle of one of the saddest songs ever.

@mga2899

6y↑14

Brilliant observation.

@wesleybarton3423

5y↑27

Cab Calloway could as well

@PlayNiceFolks

5y↑38

"Just braggin, hahahhaaa"...

@Pablovru

5y↑3

How is this song sad tho

@Bruce_Ree

5y↑3

jigsawzoubir this seems like a song where you’re so sad that you kinda just laugh softly to yourself

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@sens6832

5y↑3.3K

He was born poor, died rich, and never hurt anyone along the way.
--
Duke Ellington

@billhanner1059

4y↑132

Plus he smoked weed everyday and had an international airport named after him.

@sens6832

4y↑74

@@billhanner1059 Duke didn't mention that

@cardoso8512

4y↑14

Little unknown details

@Bruce_Ree

4y↑78

Sens yeah he smoked because he said that it makes him forget about the hardships of being black back then

@Calz20Videos

4y↑5

Bill Hanner POG

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@kiwihans100

6y↑476

I was singing this song in a blues pub in Gallway bay in 2008. A German couple visiting that night came to me and said it was that very song playing in a Paris night club 40 years before on that very same night, when he proposed to her and she accepted! As a result I got information from him as to how to find my long lost brother whom I had never met in all my 67 years! Since that night, I have found my brother and his family and we have been visiting each other. It was on the world BBC news. All because....I sang THAT song, on THAT night in THAT pub in Ireland! Peter Beschorner

@kiwihans100

3y↑7

@@Corgi_fax The power of music!

@laudelinoa.rodrigues3645

3y↑16

Jesus Christ, I love when life do these things!

@jasmin337

3y↑24

that's the most random story I've ever heard in my life. he proposed to his now wife to a song about a dead person? then somehow you got info as to how to find your brother? and all of that happened in one day? wow

@Thatonerodent

3y↑30

@@jasmin337 ikr..German guy was like “wow! Nice song! Wanna know where your brother is?”

@vitriol18

3y↑4

Wow, cool story, can you provide further details or perhaps a link with the article, couldn't find any with your name. Thank you

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@JasmineBaloyan1004

9y↑2.3K

"If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know." ~ Louis Armstrong

@bodhidavis8400

8y↑22

So true

@marcusobrien3185

7y↑2

@olinkamilova8476

6y↑16

You have to feel it

@otakuwannbe4387

5y↑9

@@olinkamilova8476 it's music that comes from the soul after all

@javanfrench7548

5y↑3

@@otakuwannbe4387 actually that's soul music. There's a difference.

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@vanessaclark3443

4y↑260

The "braggin" and his laugh gets me every time! Only he could adlib that in one of the saddest and most chilling songs ever and make it so endearing.

@d.b.624

2y↑4

It makes that line make sense; in most versions, the tone doesn't fit, but here, he's trying to joke...but doesn't quite succeed.

@miticaBEP07

It’s like a grandpa or uncle trying to comfort a younger relative with a joke when they ask uncomfortable questions about the underworld.

@toilet_cleaner_man

26w↑1

@@d.b.624 I'd say otherwise to your first point about the tone not fitting, the song is an old blues tune; it's written from the perspective of a downtrodden fella with not much to him in this world. He seemingly has had a rough go of it, and now his mistress just got sent to the undertaker; not many in that situation could hold themselves, but a common coping mechanism is to joke, provide black humor to lighten the mood of an otherwise desperate situation. In context, this works even more, since the singer is playing a street goon, he himself doesn't hold his life in high regard. He knows he's probably not long for this world either, and so while he's thinking about his own time, what else does his mind fly to but the looks, the appearance, the glamour he's never had. He wants to be presented in a certain way, a way that masks the deep sorrow inside, so that those around him will think he was a high-roller with not a care in the world. Straight-laced shoes, a box-backed coat, a genuine Stetson, and a twenty-dollar gold piece; these are probably extravagances he himself is not accustomed to, but he wants to be buried with them "so the boys will know I died, standing pat", he wants his friends and riders to see someone else in that casket, a richer man, a wilder man, a less broken man.

@Isgrimnir

12y↑516

My dad was so fond of this music.. This is one of the songs I choose to be played on his funeral.. I miss you dad! Blessed Be

@attifrelium7_29flagellium2

3y↑9

Respect for your dad

@joshuhigashikata9201

3y↑7

Respect for your dad

@bertfrantic

3y↑10

This was one of my Dads favourites, he used to tell the story of being a very young man and hearing this song played in some dive while he was on leave from the forces. He thought it was the best thing he'd ever heard, and it led to him being a life long Satchmo fan. We played this at his funeral too.

@EVO214.

3y↑1

God bless

@yousef_m3lm897

Your dad died in style

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@B.D.E.

8y↑1.8K

The tempo is so slow the song almost feels as if it's about to break apart and each beat drift away. It's beautiful, as slow as it can afford to be.

@julien7337

7y↑23

it's amazing

@stoneswamp

5y↑7

I love playing this in 0.75x though so perfect

@Crafty_Spirit

5y↑1

@@stoneswamp Funny, I do the same thing :-)

@joeschmidt8760

5y↑9

It's a funeral march,, a dirge, supposed to be slow

@bukbukbuk333

5y↑2

@@joeschmidt8760 Joe, the song was written originally as a funeral march? (As opposed to simply becoming a part of the funeral repertory...)

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@Ch69ad

9y↑730

Bass – Mort Herbert
Clarinet, Backing Vocals – Peanuts Hucko
Drums – Danny Barcelona
Piano – Billy Kyle
Trombone – Trummy Young
Trumpet, Vocals – Louis Armstrong

@Ch69ad

8y↑5

+Master Funk thanks!!!

@Ch69ad

8y↑16

+Master Funk oh I feel you. His credits are endless - what about pioneering psychedelia? Cats like Jay are barely remembered let alone respected for their contributions. Hell, the younger cats barely know James Brown or Otis, so how they gonna dig any deeper? its up to us to keep it on the one, and tell em all about it.

@jeremyrabida5543

8y↑9

+poppachubby chubby I'm with you fellas. The fact that Screamin' Jay Hawkins isn't in the R&R Hall of Fame makes me want to go burn the place down to the ground. It's downright unconscionable.

@astermorning2742

7y↑5

Jeremy Rabida he's not????? that doesn't make any sense.

@thomasstaples2106

6y↑5

Cab Calloway also provided backup vocals. I also heard him giggling at one point, muttering "Braggin'."

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@Shady9

12y↑334

This is one of the very few songs you can't do anything while listening to, you have to just sit, and listen.

@caramelazone8145

3y↑2

@Nicholas Taporco Ikr

@williammichael2156

2y↑1

Indeed

@ZingerHybrid

2y↑1

Yes I sat down. And it's Saturday.
Blessed song, man.

@yeoldebanjo5470

2y↑4

Nah, man. You sit in your livingroom with a bottle of rye whiskey and bob your head dramatically to the slow beat. You close your eyes, shake your head, and every once in awhile say "yessah".

@Lucasp110

I actually contort my body as the blues take over

@juliaalvares7563

3y↑248

When he says "Let her go, let her go God..." it seems he's about to say "God damn it", but he says "God bless her". It's so unusual to hear males talking like these to or about their loved ones in songs. His voice contains so much contained revolt, yet so much love and resignation that it gives me the chills every time I hear it.

@raymickens440

3y↑3

Wonderful ear

@erforderlich5274

2y↑6

it's usual since centuries! Males sing songs to and for their loved ones in the utmost passionate, romantic and dedicative way.

@blackspring3207

i love this description and described it very similarly for a friend recently!

@JBB685

I thought the same thing.

@pg123fish

10y↑688

must have watched 20 versions before I got here. Should started here first. NOBODY tops this.

@notnotagoodguy9600

5y↑112

except cab calloway

@mitchellgally809

5y↑11

White stripes is good too

@nikolalutov8898

5y↑28

Only a single version does - check out Hugh Laurie's!

@ukasz9245

5y↑4

Check ProleteR remix.

@1poisonouspeach240

5y↑3

Bridge city sinners did a great job

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@JRod-mz8ds

11w↑4

It's 2024 and my 9 yr old son loves this song! Great music never dies

@lostino17

hes one of the few reasons I haven't completely lost hope in humanity

@password.is.taco.

10y↑465

I want this played at my funeral.

@federicomarras5870

10y↑6

Me too :)

@catsoandahalf

5y↑13

You got to have one of the New Orleans funerals; let me know and I will try to be there.......

@coolboy10439

4y↑11

Catso Mann let you know??? He’ll be dead 😂😂

@akumpo2819

coolboy10439 he died in 1971

@williammichael2156

4y↑1

me too

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@TheThinkingApe

8y↑735

This is so hauntingly beautiful it hurts

@lencox1220

8y↑1

Yep!

@eekowarrior4409

8y↑11

Spot on Mike - melancholy and uplifting at the same time. I came to this via Dylan's Blind Willie Mc.Tell - equally affecting and timeless to my mind

@aperson2943

8y↑7

Yes

@rickylee3626

8y↑11

Rag'n'Bone man's version is amazing

@joseftudor8312

6y↑5

Someone make a list for me please im 19 years old never heard music like this I want to learn and hear more please help

@arienti9979

4y↑119

This is called a pure masterpiece. Beside the lyric, the harmony, melody and its deep great atmosphere makes it a remarkable jazz piece....

@beverlyhintzen8780

3y↑2

Supposedly the melody is from an old Russian song that Mrs. Karnofsky used to sing to him when he was a little boy. Louis Armstrong was adopted by this family.

@thepriest2009

4y↑24

An Old Army Mate, used to sing this when in his cups, have looked for years, finally found the great Man, as someone said below, should have come here first - RIP Jack

@TheGrandsonofsam

12y↑43

There's a book called "I Went Down To St. James Infirmary" by Robert Harwood that's pretty outstanding. The song actually comes from the 1600s, and was originally called "The Unfortunate Rake." As it made its way through the years and throughout the world, it became different songs such as "Streets of Laredo." The bit about "she'll never find a man like me" was the New Orleans version, and if you know anything about New Orleans, that would be the version.

@sydneypeters689

9y↑223

I don't know why this is on my mind so strong tonight. Thought I would share. When I was about 16 I went to breakfast alone with my Papa (grandfather). Before we went in we sat in the parking lot for probably 30 minutes with him fiddling with the radio trying to get the CD to play a certain song. I told him it was no problem and that I could look it up, but he wanted me to listen to it right then. I felt such a connection to him and that song. Its a happy memory but I still get teary when I hear it. One of my regrets is not requesting it to be played at his funeral. But I think he knows what it means to me.

@joselito131

8y↑4

+Sydney Peters yuo are beatiful

@GM-gh7cn

6y↑4

That made a tear come to my eye.

@ericguile1

6y↑2

Aww babe :hugs:

@ericbullock6427

5y↑1

I called my grandpa papa

@jennmccaleb

10y↑82

Probably one of my favorite songs done by Louis. His playing and voice transcends generations and time itself.

@ernika22

7y↑192

I love how he laughs and says bragging... :D

@TheBasilides

de eso se trata

@ebookpioneers

6y↑2

That's the only part I hate.

@jeremias-serus

6y↑9

MoonLady That’s not Louis saying “Braggin’,” that’s Cab Calloway.

@Lenniiii

Srsly? How do u own?

@adrianx121987

4y↑3

@@jeremias-serus Why would (CC) be laughing in the middle of Pops Armstrong's song? Just curious...

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@Kingwut117

8y↑36

As my final jazz band concert in my senior year of high school I played this (on trumpet) with a few of my friends in a combo... It is to this day my favorite performance of all time. We have such a great group, an incredible drummer and a fantastic singer. :') I love this song sooo much

@strawb3rrysuccubus

2y↑1

im in jazz in my senior year rn and playing this lol !!

@sclaperz

7y↑252

"The Plague" by Albert Camus brought me here.

@valeriaherrera6664

4y↑4

@adriancox395

4y↑18

Me too! It's the only record Rambert owned.

@juanesteban9136

4y↑5

Ajjajaj puto rambert

@ratfinks75

4y↑1

Same. Do you think this was the version the charter was listening too?

@sclaperz

4y↑6

@@ratfinks75 The novel takes place in the 40s, and Armstrong made the song famous in the 20s/30s, so I'd say its fair to assume.

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@linda5565

7y↑135

He plays this so slowly I am just on the edge of my seat waiting for the next note...........Nobody any better than Satchmo...........

@cordatofamily6089

3y↑31

I can feel the pure cold of the marble slab, the icy cold grief, the coldness of time standing still from Louis' trumpet.

@gracegehrman2839

4y↑26

Ella and Louis were to good for this earth. When they perform together... the world just stops... stops turning on its axis because everyone just listens and for then, that's all that matters. That's the beauty of truly beautiful music.

@mollyfairchild8761

25w

YUP! you know it's Ella & Louis-pronounced Louie-(I think Ed Sullivan was the only person to call him Louis) when your ears bleed & adding or subtracting 1 note would destroy the performance. May they rest in peace. Spelled it out because they didn't abbreviate music.

@aleksandarmilic4986

3y↑13

I feel honored that I had a pleasure of listening to his music in my lifetime.

@tudorgabii

1y↑11

this is truly a masterpiece, the sorrowest blues song

@andreamedina1564

6y↑904

@slumdogpreacher6964

5y↑23

Thanks for the lyrics of this "Classic."

@Arletty75

5y↑8

Andre Mdn Merci ! ¡ Gracias ! Grazie ! Thank you ! 😊🌹🌸🌹💝I love singing so much ! When i'm alone ... 😂😂😂

@ericbullock6427

5y↑3

@@Arletty75 good

@Arletty75

@@ericbullock6427 😊 It's true ! Have a nice day .

@patrickbonham949

5y↑5

Cool lyrics and sick tunes!!

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@kavehslm5637

3y↑9

My mind had been conditioned with this masterpiece!
When I was seventeen watched an Iranian movie called"The taste of cherry"1997.This features a trumpet piece, Louis Armstrong's 1929 adaptation of "St. James Infirmary Blues."for finale scene.
After passing more than two decades ,love both of them. taste of cherry and Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary Blues" .

@damirzugec6456

2y↑4

Fantastic sound quality, and, of course, one of the best blues songs of all time.

@bobbyuk5866

1y↑10

This was played at my father's funeral,as we carried his coffin into the crematorium.
It was completely him!
It still fills me with respect and love for the man he was!
RIP dad.

@Jomseph

4y↑26

This is honestly so good, the only one that comes close is the animated one with Cab Calloway, but the trumpet just hits so well in this one

@dondrummond7925

26w

Try the Bridge City Sinners. :)

@bridgetcharlton8096

11y↑6

This was one of the first songs I learned how to play on the trumpet when I was 9. I LOVE this music. This is one of my favorite songs by Louis. Screw the pop addicts, hail to the jazz lovers!

@thanhhoangnguyenngoc9610

2y↑2

I watch Taste of Cherry three days ago amd this melody has been haunting me since then.

@BlazzingSaber

9y↑42

This deserves another replay...

@charlitossip

8y↑2

+BlazzingSaber alguns bons replays

@nyontozel

5y↑13

1 song, 1 verse, a simple stanza, and you could die of the agonizingly exhilarating feeling it bestows. Melancholic, I could feel the blood running through my veins...yet, death ever so close...this music takes me somewhere I can’t tell.

@parkguard2

3y↑8

Unbelievably fantastic song

@hamzalarry8484

8y↑143

01:52 AM in bed drinking a warm cup of rooibos tea, listening to Louis & in the background i hear Cape Town winds telling winter is here...

@yerboiernie404

6y↑9

That was beautiful lol

@miaschannelforcommenting

7y↑2

I just love love love that charming little "bragging-*chuckles" he adds into this piece, it's such a beautiful song.

@cscha101

10y↑40

Wow, a new depth is felt when I listen to him play, like my world changed somehow. This song gives me the chills and my soul is swayed to and fro with the song

@weepete2t8adw

9y↑49

Listening to this on lsd has to be one of the single most beautiful moments i have experienced in my life. Louis Arsmstrong is a true musician, always played straight from the heart.

@heavencriss3753

8y↑4

So beautiful <3
It's astonishing this was recorded 70 years before I was even born.

@sema4dogz

8y↑1

+Heaven Criss Not really, A lot of things happened before you were born, lol.

@sunburst1889

1y↑3

Louis was just so swag eh? hahaha. Every one of his songs made me happy and smile! One of my favorite artists for sure 🤍

@margilebold2896

10y↑5

For me this is the iconic version of this song. Wonderful!!!

@jeremidoyon2978

8y↑3

Man, that trumpet make me cry. So beautiful.

@AndrewGurn

10y↑155

I had to check this out since it's mentioned in the novel I'm reading, "The Plague" by Albert Camus.

At least one of those thumbs down is Dr. Rieux's.

@jmerlo4119

5y↑2

AndrewGum - Lol.

@brokenfingers98

5y↑2

Haha same

@lucidboi5334

4y↑4

same here although i feel like the dislike would've been cottard's.

@OnkelFenrir

Do you recommend that book?

@lucidboi5334

4y↑4

@@OnkelFenrir Definitely! But if you want something shorter to introduce you to Camus I'd say go with The Stranger.

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@slee331

10y↑6

Satchmo is incredible. His sound is so rich in information. I shake my head at least 3 times a day in utter amazement of his phrasing and ideas, consistency and shear energy he puts in every note he plays and sings. Thank you god for giving us satchmo just at the right time as recording technology blossomed so we can hear his message for years to come.

@011219551

9y↑70

Can't beat Louis Armstrong!! No matter where your at on Bourbon St. You'll always hear this song~~

@EricKretzmer

9y↑1

Satchmo!!!

@011219551

9y↑1

MY X-HUSBAND WORKED FOR HIM, IN THE FRENCH QUARTER~~Sorry abut caps...

@011219551

9y↑9

He was and will forever be the "King" of Jazz!!

@drjerrygalloway

8y↑1

+Peggy Ferrera Hey there... not doubting you but in 1987 a few weeks before Marti Gras, my keyboardist and me went to literally every bar all the way down to O'Brian's and back the other side and could not find one entertainer who knew the song (except 1 old drummer). Glad to see times have changed. My version: http://jerrygalloway.com/songs/St_James_Inf_R&B_JG.mp3

@strawberrypancake2866

Cab Calloway beats Louis Armstrong any day. But they're both good.

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@adaptorperish1322

5y↑3

Brought me to tears, then made me smile, laugh and motivated me to go on. All in one short track. Legends.

@Vegasan

7y↑10

I guarantee that if you try to sing this song like Louie you will cry. You don't even have to be sad. but that passion, that emotion in the song.. It gets to you.

@michaelbrown9923

2y↑5

I love this song xxxxx

@paulsutcliffe37

11y↑9

This song is unbelievable! I first heard a different version by Louis a few years ago. It just makes the hair stand up all over my body, sheer timeless genius. If this record leaves you cold, your already dead, BRAVO!! MAGNIFICO!!

@stevenhs8821

10y↑4

Possibly the most mournful song I know of. I love it. And Louis!

@ayadthewriter

10y↑48

woooohwee. that song gave me the chills- the good kind. If it wasn't for the BioShock and Fallout games, I wouldn't have found these nice tunes.

@natguevara2870

10y↑8

Oh my god I thought I was the only one. I had never actually paid attention to this kind of music and I am glad those games helped me discover it :)

@lynnbrannan4578

3y↑9

I love Louis Armstrong and I raised my children on classic jazz along with classical artists such as as Bach, Chopin etc... I feel it is important to listen to this wonderful old music.

@aperson2943

8y↑532

I see dislikes...How is this possible?

@kurisushimei

8y↑22

They are morons.

@spasticpug5209

8y↑17

Their jealous

@victorh5660

8y↑27

They're deaf

@kurisushimei

8y↑18

They have neither taste nor class to recognise a fine muso.

@gentalrobots3988

8y↑11

Maybe because the Audio is only 240p and it's not a criticism of the song but of the video quality

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@ZaydelZemirah

11y↑3

This is amazing.....I wish there was more music like this in my generation

@OfaniDariyan

3y↑5

Almost every morning I listen to this song ...
set the speed at 2x, sounds really perfect ...

@allric0922

12y↑8

I'm sorry but honestly... how can you dislike this... someone...anyone tell me how... i don't even see the dislike button on my screen because this is too wonderful of a song

@zickscittswinn

12y↑2

Hauntingly beautiful.

@ronniejacobsen3000

2y↑2

I've listened to this song 1000 times and still brings a tear to my eye.

@davidmesinas446

4y↑4

It's amazing how it sounds sadder yet it still makes you happy

@ShortyBrown.Trumpet

11y↑3

The absolute master of jazz and the blues. So much soul in this recording.

@brokenwrench1

7y↑1

a louis armstrong LP given to me for my 1962 christmas inspired me to join band in 64 and i got cornet. i was 1st chair in the jr high band and high school band i still play in a community band

@85Roundmidnight

11y↑6

Such a great song. Just imagine how different the world was back then when this song was recorded. Then realise how fitting it is today and every other day. How that voice still hits you, how the horns still morn and resonate through your bones every time you push play.

@groendahll

2y↑4

Awesome?? Not enough... Gorgeous!!! Unbelievable cover!!

@soapycakebear

9y↑27

As moving and chilling as the day it was first recorded.

@sakisrip

7y↑21

I want to go to New Orleans because of that great man

@headphonic8

6y↑1

It's honestly beautiful, you should. Go to Preservation Hall!

@Gabrielbp7

4y↑73

This song is mentioned in Albert Camus’ book “The Plague”

@dollydelta6912

4y↑10

Im reading it right now

@Gabrielbp7

4y↑9

Dolly Delta me too

@luisu.9028

4y↑4

Me too, these days

@leonardopena4694

3y↑1

@@luisu.9028 lp

@OriginalBonJovi

3y↑6

Can’t you just imagine Rieux, Tarrou, and Rambert sitting around listening to this?

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@ranger7882

11y↑1

Girl, you have the finest taste in music.

@marvinlucas4062

8y↑273

Back in 1999 I had a young girlfriend that died on me. All I could think about was this song.

@wayupduk

7y↑29

Thats really sad. God bless you

@wayupduk

7y↑4

Haha I don't think redundant is quite the word your looking for. But thanks for your incredibly witty and wise comment.

@wayupduk

7y↑8

God bless you

@utryping

7y↑14

Chris Nesovanovic stay classy buddy

@mftripz8445

jesus lmfao

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@gynack

5y↑6

Jack Teagarden, notable trombonist who at times played with Louis, also made a fine jazz recording of this. Josh White, singer and great guitarist of years ago , has also recorded a super version of this with fabulous acoustic guitar on it. Doc Watson, legendary Old Time folk artist has also done a superb version with marvellous guitar work.

@MusicAndTheScience

5y↑2

Thank God for New Orleans. Thank God for jazz. Thank God for Louis.

@paulterhaar4862

8y↑1

Best version! Love that clarinet in the back.
420!

@LAVirgo67

I'm putting together a play list for when I visit New Orleans. This is right up there!

@osbaldomocino5100

8y↑2

The soul in the song makes my heart so warm. A true legend, Louis

@Gg-qx3vo

5y↑4

I'm so glad that I found this song. I've been trying to find this song for ages and dammit, this song is so good.

@SlowinTheMotion

12y↑1

Listening to this great tune during this hurricane in my hometown, New Orleans. Making the day a little better.

@BMann-km6hd

8y↑2

I think this is probably the best version of this song. I love it.

@GusCGC

Gotta LOVE that horn and his laugh❤ Long Life Sachmo! The One and Only!

@GunStreetGirl77

11y↑3

I would give anything to have seen him live!

@devlcat24

10y↑3

Heard a lot of versions of this song, but this is the best

@jeffersonsteelflex1391

9y↑195

@miguelloaysa2860

8y↑8

+King Firefly Damn, man. I wish I could share this music with someone else.
It is already tough to find young fans of this music like me in the U.S. But here in Colombia, it's impossible.

@jesusnoelhenriquez9636

8y↑2

+Miguel Loaysa im from dominican republic, and im 20 years old, i like this music

@laziojohnny79

8y↑9

+Miguel Loaysa Just play it as loud as possible, open your windows.....& people will get infected, just like we did. ;)

@janvictoria123

8y↑3

+Miguel Loaysa i'm just starting to discover the jazz and blues scenes, maybe you could share some good music with me so i can start discovering some more beautiful music like this. (19yr old from holland)

@poissonCHA1

8y↑1

+ΑDD John B. that is ;-)

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@secretidentitynetwork3085

4y↑3

Wow I've never heard it played so slowly! It's heavy as hell! Mind blown!!!

@garyschultz7768

Grew up with this song....
I just Loved it ...❤
Played it over & over again
Thank You Satchmo

@danielhertzman8117

buried my father today and he had chosen the music in advance so today was the first time I heard the amazing song.

@123must

10y↑1

In my poor opinion one of the best rendition !
Thanks again

@glennsamson3050

The soul of Jazz, beautiful. ;)

@noemielegras3451

10y↑5

Never tired of this song !!! <3

@kamiakdaniels8573

4y↑2

The one the only Louis Armstrong gone on too soon! He left behind some great music. Sweet Louis rest in peace!

@Jonic_P

4y↑3

This is the absolute cleanest recording I have ever heard. Sounds like Louis is sitting down right next to me musing

@pollaran22

9y↑1

My high school band took this piece to a couple national competitions with our dixieland band. I think this won us a couple golds in Vancouver and Ottawa. Great piece!

@mahmah6738

6y↑1

Magnifique . Merci

@a_kid9624

Now some old man between 90 and 100 years old listens to this song very happy at home remembering the music of his time.

@justinthomas5691

6y↑4

first time hearing this today. Ive been missing out!

@gaylonfox3325

3y↑1

This is Blues at its best! Deep south New Orleans, and Louy, yea man, play it Louy!!!!!Gaylon Fox Farmington NM

@casey5990

5y↑2

This is a great song. Love from San Diego !!

@smithjohn4156

5y↑7

This song isnt flowing out of him, it's being pulled out inch by inch from his blue heart. Amazing.

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